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Wildfire Smoke, Ash & Safety Tips

Wildfires can often cause very high air pollution levels that are harmful to your health. Protect your health by taking steps Before, During, and After a wildfire to reduce how much pollution you are breathing. Visit our Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health & Safety Tips page for more info.

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April 7th, 2026

South Coast AQMD emite un aviso de humo debido al incendio en un almacén en Ontario

Válido el m.,4/7, hasta las 11:59 PM

April 7th, 2026

South Coast AQMD Issues Smoke Advisory due to Ontario Warehouse Fire

Valid until Tues., 4/7, 11:59 PM

April 7th, 2026

On World Health Day, stay informed about air quality —small actions can make a big impact on your health

April 3rd, 2026

South Coast AQMD emite un aviso de humo debido al incendio Springs

Válido hasta el sábado, 4/4, 2PM

April 3rd, 2026

South Coast AQMD Issues Wildfire Smoke Advisory Due to Springs Fire

Valid through Sat., 4/4, 2PM

April 3rd, 2026

Walk instead of drive this Walk to Work Day—stay active, help keep the air clean, and check the Air Quality Index!

April 2nd, 2026

Apply for AB 617 Clean Community School Initiative funding to replace older school buses with zero-emission models — deadline Apr. 7

April 1st, 2026

South Coast AQMD extiende el aviso de polvo arrastrado por el viento para el Valle de Coachella

Válido hasta el j., 4/2, 11:59 PM

April 1st, 2026

South Coast AQMD Extends Windblown Dust Advisory for the Coachella Valley

Valid through Thurs., 4/2, 11:59 PM

April 1st, 2026

Expand EV charging access with more than 90 ports installed at South Coast AQMD headquarters in partnership with ChargePoint

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          Remote Meeting with Spanish Translation

          Remotely via Zoom

          April 9th, 2026 | 06:00 PM
        • Legislative Committee

          Hybrid Meeting

          Remotely via Zoom
          In-person location:
          Dr. William A. Burke Auditorium
          South Coast AQMD Headquarters
          21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar

          April 10th, 2026 | 09:00 AM
        • Administrative Committee

          Hybrid Meeting

          Remotely via Zoom
          In-Person location:
          Dr. William A. Burke Auditorium
          South Coast AQMD Headquarters
          21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar

          April 10th, 2026 | 10:00 AM
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        Local governments play an important role in South Coast AQMD’s strategy to meet federal and state clean air standards within the South Coast Air Basin.

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